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Round Lake

Chippewa County · warm-water, clear water

216Acres
18ftMax depth
10ftAverage depth
1Public launches
LowWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Round is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.1
MuskyCommon · stocked7.5
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 18 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
BassNo size limit · keep none 14–18" · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Bottomsand 65% · muck 27% · gravel 5% · rock 3%
WaterEutrophic, low clarity
Lake groupRound Lake Protection Association Inc

Stocking

DNR records
2025
2,376 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2024
108 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.3"
2023
2,160 walleye large fingerling, 7.1"
2022
108 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.9"
2021
2,160 walleye large fingerling, 7.8"

The DNR has 10 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

Eat any amount Bluegill And Sunfish, Bullheads, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Black Crappie, Catfish, Pike

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 18")

Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Round

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Loon LakeChippewa0.91255 ft
Larrabee LakeChippewa1.25031 ft
Salisbury LakeChippewa1.27610 ft
Long LakeChippewa2.31,052101 ft
Axhandle LakeChippewa2.38473 ft
Chain LakeRusk2.646874 ft
Pine LakeRusk2.7262115 ft
South Shattuck LakeChippewa3.15925 ft

Round questions

How deep is Round Lake?

Round Lake is 18 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 216 acres.

What fish are in Round Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (common).

Where is the boat launch on Round Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Round Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Round Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Round Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,376 walleye (large fingerling).

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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.